Manufacturing Associate - IgG Production at Twist Bioscience

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Relevant experience in a high throughput, fast-paced laboratory manufacturing environment
Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, chemistry or related field (desirable)
Familiarity or prior experience in a manufacturing and/or laboratory environment (highly desirable)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Atlassian etc.) and ability to quickly learn new software applications
Ability to pay great attention to details
Motivated, enthusiastic, team player, neat, highly organized
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and foster safe work practices
Ability to stand for long periods of time, work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials, lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to work outside regular hours or flexible shifts (possible shifts: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)

Responsibilities

Manufacture high quality custom IgG antibody products and custom gene-based products/intermediates in a high-throughput lab according to established SOPs
Operate laboratory equipment and liquid handling robots (e.g., Hamilton Stars, bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, Illumina Next-Gen sequencers)
Perform molecular and cell biology processes/techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA quantitation, purification, cloning), reagent handling, chemistry workflows
Maintain thorough, accurate, and detailed documentation using templates and software; complete manufacturing batch records
Update and write work instructions and documentation
Work independently and safely, paying great attention to details without excessive supervision
Help Leads and Supervisors with troubleshooting and handling process deviations
Package and/or organize products for shipping
Follow Good Manufacturing and ISO practices; learn, adopt, and promote lean manufacturing concepts
Complete all daily assigned tasks to keep manufacturing schedule on track and report to Lead/Supervisor

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cellular Biology

PCR

DNA Quantitation

DNA Purification

Cloning

SOPs

GMP

Liquid Handling Robots

Hamilton Stars

Bioanalyzer

Centrifuges

Thermocyclers

Spectrometers

Next-Gen Sequencing

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$236.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.

Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.

New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.

They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.

Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.

Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.

Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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